Our Guidebook

Cindy, John & Ross
Cindy, John & Ross
Our Guidebook

Outdoor activities

Timber Ridge, is an all season resort with miles of trails that connect to the VASA pathway for Cross-country skiers, runners, hikers, mountain bikers, walkers, and naturalists.
Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort
4050 E Hammond Rd
Timber Ridge, is an all season resort with miles of trails that connect to the VASA pathway for Cross-country skiers, runners, hikers, mountain bikers, walkers, and naturalists.
Experience Jacob’s Farm, a 40 acre farm boasting best of all worlds! Enjoy our U-Pick Orchards, Kid’s Play Zone, Full Bar and Kitchen and gorgeous views everywhere. Craft beer & gourmet pizza - this is another favorite!
28 recommandé par les habitants
Jacob's Corn Maze
Michigan 72
28 recommandé par les habitants
Experience Jacob’s Farm, a 40 acre farm boasting best of all worlds! Enjoy our U-Pick Orchards, Kid’s Play Zone, Full Bar and Kitchen and gorgeous views everywhere. Craft beer & gourmet pizza - this is another favorite!
The TART Trails network currently consists of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties as well as a cross-town bike route. We highly recommend the Boardman Lake Loop. Check out the website & Maps: traversetrails. org
Traverse Area Recreation Trl, Traverse City, MI, États-Unis
The TART Trails network currently consists of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties as well as a cross-town bike route. We highly recommend the Boardman Lake Loop. Check out the website & Maps: traversetrails. org

Great beach

East Bay Park with a shallow water beach, playground, picnic facilities, and restrooms is a great place for families to spend the day with less crowds than some of the other public beaches.
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East Bay Park
220 E Bay Blvd S
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East Bay Park with a shallow water beach, playground, picnic facilities, and restrooms is a great place for families to spend the day with less crowds than some of the other public beaches.
Popular beach-goers will enjoy the area's most populated, if not it's most popular, beach features over 1500 feet of sand along West Grand Traverse Bay in downtown Traverse City. Clinch Park has picnic tables, bike racks, TART Trail access, lifeguards (mid-June -- August) snack bar and restrooms. For the boaters, it is adjacent to the Clinch Park Marina
89 recommandé par les habitants
Clinch Park
111 E Grandview Pkwy
89 recommandé par les habitants
Popular beach-goers will enjoy the area's most populated, if not it's most popular, beach features over 1500 feet of sand along West Grand Traverse Bay in downtown Traverse City. Clinch Park has picnic tables, bike racks, TART Trail access, lifeguards (mid-June -- August) snack bar and restrooms. For the boaters, it is adjacent to the Clinch Park Marina

Fine Dining

Fine Dining with a view and a scenic drive that well worth the trip. Leave early enough to enjoy some wine tasting at some of the wineries on Old Mission Peninsula along the way.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Boathouse Restaurant
14039 Peninsula Dr
54 recommandé par les habitants
Fine Dining with a view and a scenic drive that well worth the trip. Leave early enough to enjoy some wine tasting at some of the wineries on Old Mission Peninsula along the way.
Your visit isn't complete without a visit to the commons. Go for a hike on the trails and enjoy dinner and drinks at one of our favorites!
60 recommandé par les habitants
PepeNero
700 Cottageview Dr
60 recommandé par les habitants
Your visit isn't complete without a visit to the commons. Go for a hike on the trails and enjoy dinner and drinks at one of our favorites!
A downtown favorite for dining or drinks at the bar.
143 recommandé par les habitants
Red Ginger
237 E Front St
143 recommandé par les habitants
A downtown favorite for dining or drinks at the bar.
Fine dining experience with breathtaking panoramic views of East Grand Traverse Bay and the surrounding region. If you don't want to dine here, its a great place to have a drink with an amazing view.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Aerie Restaurant & Lounge
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd
10 recommandé par les habitants
Fine dining experience with breathtaking panoramic views of East Grand Traverse Bay and the surrounding region. If you don't want to dine here, its a great place to have a drink with an amazing view.
In the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Italian fare with a farm-to-table philosophy plus a curated wine list in old-world environs.
132 recommandé par les habitants
Trattoria Stella
830 W Eleventh St
132 recommandé par les habitants
In the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Italian fare with a farm-to-table philosophy plus a curated wine list in old-world environs.
Acclaimed space for European fare offers seasonal & themed menus amid bright, bistro-style decor.
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amical
229 E Front St
86 recommandé par les habitants
Acclaimed space for European fare offers seasonal & themed menus amid bright, bistro-style decor.
Smoke and Porter is a Contemporary Smokehouse. From Brisket and Ribs to Hams, Bacon and Sausages. We have a full service bar with a wide selection of Wines, Liquor, and Craft Brews. Dining is family friendly with many options from sandwiches and entrée and a kids menu. Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options available.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Smoke and Porter Public House
1752 US-31
8 recommandé par les habitants
Smoke and Porter is a Contemporary Smokehouse. From Brisket and Ribs to Hams, Bacon and Sausages. We have a full service bar with a wide selection of Wines, Liquor, and Craft Brews. Dining is family friendly with many options from sandwiches and entrée and a kids menu. Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options available.
One of our favorite fine dining restaurants in town. The food and service are over the top! Be sure to enjoy a cocktail on the outdoor patio!
6 recommandé par les habitants
Artisan Restaurant Traverse City
615 East Front Street
6 recommandé par les habitants
One of our favorite fine dining restaurants in town. The food and service are over the top! Be sure to enjoy a cocktail on the outdoor patio!

Food scene

Great family restaurant for casual dining and pizza.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Peegeos
525 High Lake Rd
31 recommandé par les habitants
Great family restaurant for casual dining and pizza.
Great food and atmosphere. Fine Scotch whiskey and rich craft beer.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Hopscotch Brick Oven and Taproom
2032 US-31
26 recommandé par les habitants
Great food and atmosphere. Fine Scotch whiskey and rich craft beer.
Hearty pub fare & house-brewed beers served in an 1899 building that once housed a candy factory. Outdoor seating.
85 recommandé par les habitants
North Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front St
85 recommandé par les habitants
Hearty pub fare & house-brewed beers served in an 1899 building that once housed a candy factory. Outdoor seating.
"Mama lu's is a fun, hip, and upbeat taco shop!" Best taco's in town. The inside is small with limited seating, so it might not be the best choice for large groups. But one of our favorites!
62 recommandé par les habitants
Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop
149 E Front St
62 recommandé par les habitants
"Mama lu's is a fun, hip, and upbeat taco shop!" Best taco's in town. The inside is small with limited seating, so it might not be the best choice for large groups. But one of our favorites!
Little Fleet is a bar and a food truck lot serving beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails, open year round!
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The Little Fleet
448 E Front St
172 recommandé par les habitants
Little Fleet is a bar and a food truck lot serving beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails, open year round!
Great pizza for delivery or take out - close by!
15 recommandé par les habitants
That'sa Pizza
5430 US-31
15 recommandé par les habitants
Great pizza for delivery or take out - close by!
Local Favorite located downtown
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Poppycocks
128 E Front St
72 recommandé par les habitants
Local Favorite located downtown
Local hard ciders & cocktails are served alongside farm-to-table fare at this chill, rustic tavern.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Taproot Cider House
300 E Front St
35 recommandé par les habitants
Local hard ciders & cocktails are served alongside farm-to-table fare at this chill, rustic tavern.
Great outdoor place for families with cocktails, pizza & live music. Jacob’s Farm is a 40 acre centennial farm cultivated by artisans who share an unwavering passion for agriculture, wine, food and service
28 recommandé par les habitants
Jacob's Corn Maze
Michigan 72
28 recommandé par les habitants
Great outdoor place for families with cocktails, pizza & live music. Jacob’s Farm is a 40 acre centennial farm cultivated by artisans who share an unwavering passion for agriculture, wine, food and service

Gourmet Food Shops

Gourmet food shop with items to go for a picnic or take out lunch. The Turkey Gobbler is a MUST try!
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Mary's Kitchen Port
539 W Front St
21 recommandé par les habitants
Gourmet food shop with items to go for a picnic or take out lunch. The Turkey Gobbler is a MUST try!
Great market for food & wine. Sandwiches to go.
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Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
424 W Front St
32 recommandé par les habitants
Great market for food & wine. Sandwiches to go.
Specialty market with local wine produce, fresh seafood and meats.
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Burritt's Fresh Markets
509 W Front St
34 recommandé par les habitants
Specialty market with local wine produce, fresh seafood and meats.

Grocery Store

For Guests at our Carlisle House, we recommend stocking up at Oleson' Grocery store, located just down the road at Hammond & Three mile. They have everything you need!
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Oleson's Food Stores
1100 E Hammond Rd
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For Guests at our Carlisle House, we recommend stocking up at Oleson' Grocery store, located just down the road at Hammond & Three mile. They have everything you need!
For Guests of The Juniper House, we recommend Tom's Food Market on Munson Avenue, only .5 mile away.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Tom's Food Markets
9475 Market Dr
38 recommandé par les habitants
For Guests of The Juniper House, we recommend Tom's Food Market on Munson Avenue, only .5 mile away.

Coffeehouse - cafe's

"Rustic-chic coffeehouse in the City Opera House building with all-day breakfast, microbrews & wine."
61 recommandé par les habitants
Brew
108 E Front St
61 recommandé par les habitants
"Rustic-chic coffeehouse in the City Opera House building with all-day breakfast, microbrews & wine."
Close by! Locally owned and established in 1999 Cuppa Joe features locally roasted coffee, organic tea, handcrafted food, and homemade baked goods with many ingredients sourced from Northern Michigan farms and producers.
Cuppa Joe Eastside
Close by! Locally owned and established in 1999 Cuppa Joe features locally roasted coffee, organic tea, handcrafted food, and homemade baked goods with many ingredients sourced from Northern Michigan farms and producers.